Therapist-Respiratory Registered PRN

Overview

Job Summary

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the Nation Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential 'RRT.' A Registered Respiratory Therapist is able to assess, evaluate results, and implement complex methods of providing care.

Participates in the delivery of care and functions as a specialty clinical resource for other caregivers. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient.
• Develops the plan of care.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year hospital experience.

Education

Minimum Required

Completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program.

Preferred/Desired

Additional certifications in respiratory care.

Training

Minimum Required

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Preferred/Desired

Advanced training in specialized respiratory care techniques.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Preferred/Desired

Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Licensure

Minimum Required

• RRT; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS certification.